Production Intern, Communications and Development Support Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Nairobi, Nairobi County (Job ID 43182)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The USAID Communications and Development Support (C4D) five-year project will support the implementation of Outreach and Communication Strategies, as well as regional communications for USAID/Kenya and East Africa and USAID/Somalia. The project will use strategic communications approaches to engage stakeholders within Kenya, East Africa, and Somalia on U.S. Government strategic objectives.

**Please note: Only Kenyan citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Production Intern will be a part of the internship program supporting the USAID mission in Kenya. The position will report to their assigned supervisor and be based in MSI's Nairobi field office, with the option to work remotely, as needed. Internships require a minimum part-time commitment of 25 hours per week or a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during regular business hours, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The ideal availability for this role before July 15, 2024. This is a paid position, and we anticipate the candidate starting soonest after presenting an offer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating photo and video coverage with staff, consultants, and project partners including helping with in-person photography and videography sessions.
• Support the design and execution of photography and video projects from concept to completion, including planning, fieldwork, and post-production.
• Help track incoming and anticipated content needs to ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in storyboarding sessions to help visualize project concepts.
• Help coordinate with photography and videography vendors to maintain a cloud-based audio-visual library.
• Assist in managing the YouTube channel by uploading, captioning, and tracking video performance.
• Support the creation of social media content, including short videos and shareable visuals.
• Perform any other assigned duties as established with the intern's supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program in communications, marketing, graphic design, multimedia, or a related field is required.
• Currently enrolled in a master's degree program in communications, marketing, graphic design, multimedia, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work with non-governmental organizations, donors, development partners, or media organizations required.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines required.
• Ability to be proactive, solve problems, and work independently and in a highly collaborative environment required.
• Ability to adapt to various demands, demonstrate a high level of client service and response, and handle confidential information discreetly required.
• Strong oral and written communication, numerical, proofreading, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Suite including Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other products, and Google Suite is required.
• Fluency in English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page.  Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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